Dry and warm conditions in the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia are causing an increased risk of wildfires. The drought, combined with dry air and wind, is creating dangerous wildfire conditions. Fire danger is particularly high in northeast Georgia. Dry and warm weather, along with dry vegetation and leaf litter, are enhancing the potential for wildfires to spread quickly in the NC mountains, northern SC Upstate, and NE GA. Wildfires are creating air quality hazards in the area. A burn ban is in place for 14 counties.
Dangerous Fire Weather conditions have developed over portions of the NC Mountains. Although winds will be lighter Monday, hot and dry conditions will continue to keep Fire Danger High. A Burn Ban is in place for 14 counties. Air Quality Alerts issued. #ncwx #scwx #gawx #avlwx https://t.co/4uLr8bmuiy
Warming up once again today with highs rising into the mid-70s, a few degrees above seasonal average. #scwx #gawx #caewx https://t.co/UN2ctlSNt4
Warmer and continued dry conditions are expected across the region today. Fire Danger remains elevated due to dry ground and low afternoon humidity. Temperatures should reach well into the 70s in most areas this afternoon. #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/ERSzl4bJpO
An unfortunate event is unfolding in the western hills of North Carolina as drought and a dry weather pattern persists. The Collett Ridge Fire continues to burn becoming the third large wildfire in the region. #NCfires https://t.co/bNs8JctcgK
Wildfires are creating Air Quality Hazards across some of the area. Minimum Relative Humidity will improve on Sunday, but High Fire Danger will continue. Follow the advice of local authorities if thinking about burning. Be extra careful with grills and firepits. #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/4a54b3PCvw
Satellite loop of #smoke plume from 2 fires in western NC. Extended period of dry weather right at leaf fall has piled up a HUGE fuel load in forests. It won't take much to start rapidly spreading #wildfires. PLEASE tell your neighbors NOT to burn. https://t.co/iLNA6RJzX2
This afternoon, a dry & warm air mass will lead to critical relative humidity values. This, along with dry vegetation & leaf litter, will enhance the potential for wildfires to spread quickly in the NC mountains, the northern SC Upstate, & NE GA. #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/dbxFLf4eP8
Please use extreme caution today with any outdoor fires & vehicles without spark arrestors on trails. Fire Danger will remain high all week with the drought and weather conditions. #wncwx #ncwx #scwx #cltwx #wcnc https://t.co/UPV1U6nYdq
2 Wildfires burning in western North Carolina are showing up on the visible image this morning. The #drought combined with very dry air and any wind, is going to make for some dangerous wildfire conditions over the next week. #wncwx #ncwx #scwx https://t.co/k4iFSUkN7v
A steady warm-up will occur across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia through the weekend and continue into next week. Dry conditions persist as well, and fire danger is increased - especially across northeast Georgia today. #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/fidrmilQsf